Faith

Tuesday

Mar 12, 2013 at 7:00 PM

Stepping out on faith is often a hard task.

Erin Pennington

Stepping out on faith is often a hard task. When it is required I often think of the scene in Indiana Jones where he has to cross the abyss. Once he starts to lose faith he plummets, but when he regains his composure and believes again, a bridge is formed and he makes it to the other side. That movie scene is perhaps the best metaphor.

When I am feeling weak, it is hard to step out on faith. It is not that I don't believe, it usually means that I don't believe in myself. I struggle with that whole "Peace be still" thing. I think it is because I have spent most of my life being so independent that it is hard for me to relinquish control. The joke however, is on me, because God has been in control all along.

I have been very fortunate because the problems I have had to endure have been few and far between compared to other people's burdens. Still every now and then I worry and stress and fret when really I just need to pray about it and calm down and let God do His thing.

I pray a lot in the car when I am going places. God and I have the best talks at these moments. It is amazing how much He and I get accomplished in these moments in time. Sometimes we discuss finances, sometimes job concerns, etc. I have found that the most fruitful conversations are when I say…."God I am all yours today. Use me to the best of your ability. Let me be an instrument in your overall plan. Amen." It is at those times that the most amazing things happen.

Hey, I am not perfect. I struggle with some of the same things that other people struggle with. One thing is for sure though I know which side of the track to be on. Abraham Lincoln said it best, "My concern is not rather God is on our side, my concern is to be on God's side, for God is always right." Amen.

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